Burns Municipal Airport (KBNO)
Medium airport · Burns, Oregon, United States
Airport data
| Name | Burns Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBNO |
| IATA | BNO |
| Elevation | 4,148 ft (1264 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°35'26" W 118°57'19" 43.59046, -118.95515 |
| Location | Burns, Oregon, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,600 ft (1402 m) | 60 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12/30 | 5,101 ft (1555 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Burns Municipal Airport at a glance
Burns Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Burns, Oregon, United States, known to airline systems as BNO. The field elevation of 4,148 ft (1264 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBNO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 5,101 ft (1555 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBNO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Burns Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Municipal Airport | KONO | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Baker City Municipal Airport | KBKE | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Roberts Field | KRDM | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field | KBOI | 220 km (119 NM) |
| Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton | KPDT | 234 km (126 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Burns Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,148 ft field elevation of Burns Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Burns Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Burns Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Burns Municipal Airport is KBNO, and its IATA code is BNO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Burns Municipal Airport above sea level?
Burns Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 4,148 feet (1264 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Burns Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.5905, -118.9552 — in Burns, Oregon, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ontario Municipal Airport, about 163 km away.
Does KBNO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBNO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Burns Municipal Airport?
Burns Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,101 ft (1555 m) with a ASP surface.